Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally

Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally »

More than living up to its name, Sno*Drift Rally is the only winter rally on ...
Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs]

Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs] »

Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team recently debuted the Fiesta RS World Rally Car. The ...
Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS]

Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS] »

Based on the production Mini Countryman, the MINI WRC is a 1.6-liter turbocharged, all-wheel drive ...
Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger

Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger »

Borg Warner fashions the EFR turbine housing out of cast stainless steel, a material that ...
Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive

Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive »

As RSR tells it, nano technology is basically a dispersion of certain elements to a ...
Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept »

Powering the 918 RSR Concept is an “updated” 563hp, 10,300RPM V8 engine, based on the ...
Entries posted on “November, 2010”
No, It’s Not LeMons – The 4AG Time Trial

No, It’s Not LeMons – The 4AG Time Trial

Organized and run by the Drift Association as part of their Grip Day 2 event, the 4AG Time Trial was a competition for fastest lap amongst Toyota 4AG engine-powered machines.

November 30th, 2010 | Filed under Featured, Motorsports | Read More »

Which Is Faster – Toyota Supra vs Honda S2000

Which Is Faster – Toyota Supra vs Honda S2000

Both were laying quick times (in the high 1:20s), the Supra by use of its power, which could be seen and dramatically heard on the front straight, and the S2000 by use of its constant throttle and neat lines.

November 29th, 2010 | Filed under Blogs | Read More »

Chevy Camaro Votest Hottest Car At SEMA

Chevy Camaro Votest Hottest Car At SEMA

The award was given to the manufacturer that had the most number of vehicles on displays. With numerous companies showcasing the Camaro in their booth, Chevy took home the award.

November 29th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »

Mazda Shinari Concept Car Animation

Mazda Shinari Concept Car Animation

A quick animation highlighting the new Mazda Shinari concept car, which showed at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.

November 26th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »

JAF Grand Prix Super GT Fuji Sprint Cup 2010

JAF Grand Prix Super GT Fuji Sprint Cup 2010

Held at the massive F1-friendly Fuji Speedway, the Fuji Sprint Cup held races on the same day and same track configuration with Super GT and Formula Nippon.

November 26th, 2010 | Filed under Motorsports | Read More »

1,243hp Supercharged Lingenfelter Chevy Camaro Destroys 8s

1,243hp Supercharged Lingenfelter Chevy Camaro Destroys 8s

The world’s fastest LS9-powered Camaro puts out a whopping 1,243whp and even more incredulous 1,328 lb/ft of torque. Folks, that’s almost fourteen first-gen Miatas combined.

November 25th, 2010 | Filed under Tuned Cars | Read More »

408hp 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Preview

408hp 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Preview

Driving video of the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. 400hp+ engine, wider Carrera 4 body work, six-speed, and 19-inch wheels.

November 25th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »

Redline Time Attack 2010 Ends At Auto Club Speedway

Redline Time Attack 2010 Ends At Auto Club Speedway

With top time attack cars capable of punching through the 160 mph mark, the track favors high horsepower and aerodynamically stable setups.

November 24th, 2010 | Filed under Featured, Motorsports | Read More »

Ken Block’s Kickass Ford Fiesta Birthday Cake

Ken Block’s Kickass Ford Fiesta Birthday Cake

What do you do when you’re multi-million-view Internet famous, successful, and one year older? In Ken Block’s case, you throw a party and geta custom Ford Fiesta cake from your friends.

November 24th, 2010 | Filed under Blogs | Read More »

BMW Motorsport Director Retires Ahead of DTM Program

BMW Motorsport Director Retires Ahead of DTM Program

As BMW Motorsport Director, Theissen had his hands in every racing program that BMW participated in, from Formula One to GT cars.

November 24th, 2010 | Filed under Motorsports | Read More »

Porsche and Ferrari Supercars at Laguna Seca

Porsche and Ferrari Supercars at Laguna Seca

Beyond the usual rich guys with Ferraris and Porsche 911 GT3s, entrants included the Super Lap Battle, Redline, ALMS, Grand-Am, Driver’s Cup, and World Challenge series.

November 24th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »

2012 Ford Focus ST Turbo Race Car Concept Debuts

2012 Ford Focus ST Turbo Race Car Concept Debuts

Based on the Focus ST and using the same 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four engine, the Focus Race Car Concept is a fully caged and prepped racing version of the Focus.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

330hp Porsche Cayman R Debuts At LA Auto Show

330hp Porsche Cayman R Debuts At LA Auto Show

With a 3.4-liter inline-six engine behind the driver, the Cayman R produces 330hp (10hp more than the Cayman S) and can reportedly do 0-62mph in 5-seconds flat.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

530hp 2012 Nissan GT-R – Now With Black Edition

530hp 2012 Nissan GT-R – Now With Black Edition

The biggest news is the increase in power, 530hp from 485hp and 488 lb/ft of torque from 434 lb/ft of torque.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Highlights

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Highlights

The 2010 LA Auto Show held more than fity world, North American, and concept car debuts, showcasing cars from just about every major brand except for Ferrari and Lamborghini.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows, Featured | Read More »

James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sold For $4.6 Million

James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sold For $4.6 Million

They call it “the most famous car in the world” – they being worldwide automotive auction company RM Auctions. Sold recently for $4.6 million, James Bond’s iconic 1964 Aston Martin DB5 might be debateable as far as podium placement but there’s no denying that it’s one interesting car.

November 19th, 2010 | Filed under Tuned Cars | Read More »

Behind The Scenes – 2010 Super Lap Battle

Behind The Scenes – 2010 Super Lap Battle

It also saw more than a few off-track excursions and engine explosions. All hail the almighty engine fire.

November 18th, 2010 | Filed under Blogs | Read More »

Released – 5Zigen KOMA Lug Nuts

Released – 5Zigen KOMA Lug Nuts

5Zigen says that the nuts are made out of an A7075 aluminum alloy (5Zigen calls it Geralnium), giving the nuts low weight while retaining strength.

November 18th, 2010 | Filed under New Parts | Read More »

Interview With John Pangilinan – 2011 Scion tC Turbo

Interview With John Pangilinan – 2011 Scion tC Turbo

John Pangilinan would eventually finish 2nd in the 2010 SEMA Show’s Scion tC Tuner Challenge, sporting the only motorsport inspired creation in the event.

November 16th, 2010 | Filed under Tuned Cars | Read More »

2011 Scion tC Turbo at SEMA Tuner Challenge

2011 Scion tC Turbo at SEMA Tuner Challenge

The all-new Scion is one of the first turbocharged models in the US thanks to Descendant Racing (330whp), has big custom Brembo brakes, a full cage..

November 16th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »